The Daimler Armoured Car was, as the name suggests was designed by Daimler in 1939. Problems delayed production until July 1941 when the first Daimler Armoured Car was produced, the vehicles first saw action in North Africa as was used in most theatres during the war. There Mk II version of the Daimler Armoured Car was essentially the same as the Mk I but had a series of small changes, some of which are listed belong. To improve performance against other armoured vehicles a littlejohn adaptor was fitted towards the end of the war.

Some changes in the Mk II version

Drivers' escape hatch incorporated in driving compartment roof

W.P. Grenade container fitted in the turret

Smoke generator container on left-hand side of driver modified to increase accessibility